US Bridges

Vrooman Road over Big Creek

Poor

St. Lawrence County, New York · 0.75 W of Pitcairn · Structure no. 000000003341580

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vrooman Road over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vrooman Road over Big Creek in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVrooman Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.75 W of Pitcairn
CountySt. Lawrence County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.17879, -75.29496
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$247,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vrooman Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vrooman Road over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Vrooman Road over Big Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Vrooman Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Vrooman Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.